Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma tied the knot at this 800-year-old heritage property in Tuscany

The six-acre Borgo Finocchieto villa came alive with the beats of the Indian dhol.

The six-acre Borgo Finocchieto in Tuscany, Italy comprises five houses that can accommodate up to 44 guests.

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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, or ‘Virushka’ as they are fondly referred to as, left everyone following their every tweet, Insta post and Facebook update when rumours of their alleged nuptials started doing the rounds on social media last week. Well, it’s official. The Bollywood star and the captain of the Indian cricket team tied the knot in a beautiful and simple wedding ceremony at Borgo Finocchieto, an 800-year-old village-turned-villa that was recently renovated and turned into a boutique property.

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The six-acre Borgo Finocchieto comprises five villas that can accommodate up to 44 guests. John Phillips, the owner of the Borgo, is an American of Italian ancestry and former US Ambassador to Italy from 2013 to early 2017; he purchased the property in 2001 and spent the next eight years planning and overseeing the Borgo’s extensive renovation. The village also assumed historical importance as it was earlier located on the Via Francigena, the road medieval pilgrims took to reach Rome from Canterbury around 800 years ago. In fact, the Borgo Finocchieto is perfect for such a high-profile wedding with its rolling lawns, wine-tasting rooms, and gazebo.

We can, however, expect bhangra dancers and the beats of the dhol to liven up the rather quiet village. In the past, the Borgo Finocchieto has played hosts to other power players, including former United States President Barrack Obama and his wife, Michelle.